Health department dismisses COVID-19 claims
The flu season is expected to start in the next few weeks and the department is advising those at high risk of contracting the virus to get the flu vaccine to prevent severe health complications.
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Booster vaccines available for all adults
Any adult who has not had a dose in the past six months, whether they are immunocompromised or not, will be eligible to receive an additional booster dose
Kids under 12 years old to be vaccinated
According to the Health Minister, these children will be offered two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, with an interval of 21 days between the two doses.
Increase in COVID-19 infections brings new wave in Mzansi
South Africa recorded a 16.9% increase in the number of new cases detected in week 45 of 2022, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said
Mzansi confirms second death related to COVID-19 vaccine
Another COVID-19 related fatality has been confirmed by the South African Health Practitioners Association (SAHPRA) on Monday, September 12.
One person dies from COVID-19 vaccine in Mzansi
The patient was diagnosed and died from a rare immune system disease called Guillain-Barre (GBS) Syndrome after receiving the COVID-19 Janssen vaccine.
Mzansi reaches 36 million COVID-19 jabs administered
South Africa has administered a total of 3 255 COVID-19 vaccines in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of vaccines to 36 020 076 to date.
Over 35 million vaccines administered in Mzansi
On Thursday, May 5, the department of Health reported a new milestone of reaching over 35 million vaccine doses administered countrywide.
Government on high alert as new COVID-19 infections rise
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says while the country is still at great risk of COVID-19, government is observing the daily new infections and remains on high alert.
Over 34 million COVID-19 vaccines administered in Mzansi
South Africa has administered 34 146 981 vaccines administered, with zero death reported in the last 24 hours.